Here at KOOL, we play a whole bunch of catchy songs. I couldn’t imagine having to pick the catchiest! I’ll leave THAT to the scientists. Oh, you think I’m kidding. The study actually exists! Dr. Daniel Mullensiefen of Goldsmiths University in London headed a research project to find the “catchiest pop song of all-time.” Any clue what it is?

Researchers wanted to know why certain songs inspired people to sing out loud. They determined there were some key elements to a “catchy song:”